Monument



(No Model.)

W. CLINE. AllIOlqUllEllNT.

UNITED STATES e PATENT OEEICE l WILLIAM4 CLINE, OF CLAYTON, INDIANA.

MONUMENT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 464,494, dated December8, 1891.

Application filed August 3, 1891. Serial No. 401,566. (No model.)

.T aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that-I, WILLIAM CLINE, a citizen of the United States, and aresident of Same.

My invention relates to improvements in monuments; and the object is toprovide an attractive and inexpensive monument constructed inindependent sections, adapted to receive and preserve keepsakes,iiowers, pictures, or other articles, and certain suitable inscriptions,dac., on the surface.

"With these ends in view my invention consists of a base comprising oneor more stones, the upper stone of the series of superimposed stoneshaving a groove in its top surface when two or more stones are used toform the base, a series of cylindrical glass sections each having a headforming a closed bottom adapted to fit into the top of the section nextbelow, and also provided with flanges at short distances above thebottoms or heads arranged to rest on the upper edge of the lowersection, the lower hollow section of this series being provided with asolid portion and a flange adapted to fit in the groove in the stonebase. The top section is surmounted by a solid or hollow glass figure ofany desired configuration-as for instance, a cross, or bust of thedeceased-and the whole monument is constructed in a strong andsubstantial manner to insure its remaining in a steady upright position.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure I is a view of my improved monumentin its complete condition. Fig. Il is a dissected view of the same. Fig.III is a top plan view of the stone base.

Referring to the drawings, in which like letters of reference denotecorresponding parts in all the figures, A designates the base of mymonument, which may consist of a single stone, but is preferablycomposed of two or more flat stones laid one upon the other, and theupper stone a is provided with a groove c', as clearly shown in thedrawings. The monument proper consists of a series of hollow glasssections, which are fitted one withinthe other and all made taperingslightly toward the upper end. The lower section C is provided with asolid portion c in its lower end, and a flange c is formed on the edges,which flange is arranged to fit snugly in the groove a inthe upper stonec1, of the base to hold said section C in a firm and steady position onthe base. Each of the upper sections B of the series has a closed bottomb, which is adapted to fit in the top of the section next below, whichflange extends far enough into said section to make a firm and rigidconnection therewith. Just above the bottom b is a projecting flange D,which is formed integral with each section, and the lower edge of this{iange is beveled slightly to form a seat d. Thus each section can itinto the top of the next lower section, and the top edge of said lowersection is firmly fitted in one seat d, the projecting edges of theflange serving to protect the joint from water, dirt, and otherundesirable matter. The top section cf the series is surmounted by aglass figure E, which may consist of a cross, bust, or statue, and thisfigure may be made 1101- low or solid, as desired, and it is'likewiseprovided with the flange and seat, by means of which it is secured tothe top section. These sections may be filled with flowers, keepsakes,pictures, and other mementoes.

I am aware that it is not broadly new to construct a monument inSections vand of glass, and I do not claim such construction broadly;but

What I do claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

The herein-described monument, consisting vof the stone base having thegroove at the top thereof and the series of hollow cylindrical glasssections, each of which has a closed bottom adapted to fit in the top ofthe' sect-ion below it and provided with the fiange and the seat on theunder side thereof, the lower s ection having a solid bottom and aflange arranged to lit in the groove in the base, and the upper sectionbeing surmounted by a glass figure, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

qWILLIAM CLINE. i

Witnesses:

CHARLES W. ,CALLENDEa JOHN HAEDIN.

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